Cement Engineer Trainee

Heidelberg Materials hiring for Cement Engineer Trainee jobs in Frederick, MD, US

AutoReqId: 20674BR

Pay Class: Salaried Exempt

Minimum Pay Rate: $65,250.00

Maximum Pay Rate: $89,722.50

Department: Operations

Line of Business: Cement Operations

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Posting:

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Trainee to join our team at the Union Bridge plant located in Union Bridge, MD. This is an excellent opportunity to join an industry leader in a sustainable business and apply the skills you have learned in the classroom to a heavy manufacturing environment.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

We have a long-standing program for recent college graduates that will build the foundation for your career in our organization.

What you’ll get to do:

This position is a training position for an entry-level engineer. You will participate in a structured training program designed to provide an overview of the cement plant operations. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Support the operations in achieving production goals through partnering with experienced engineers and managers in different departments (safety, environmental, operations, maintenance, quality control, and quarry) and at different locations
• Participate in production and maintenance meetings
• Learn basic supervisory skills by working side-by-side with supervisors
• Complete assigned project work in your area of expertise
• Conduct root cause analysis
• Participate in various training programs
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Program by suggesting changes in routines, personnel, equipment improvement and process improvement
• Follow plant and MSHA Safety Policies, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. Maintain an awareness of plant environmental standards. Takes corrective action to address minor problems or reports compliance issues to appropriate department for resolution.

Who we are looking for:

• A college student studying Mechanical Engineering with a bachelor’s degree with a strong interest in process is preferred; other engineering disciplines may also be considered
• A highly organized, efficient, and process improvement mindset and skillset
• A person that shows commitment and engagement through a strong work ethic, initiative, and utilization of abilities.
• Someone able and willing to dive in and help solve problems in the field
• Someone with a strong desire to work in a heavy industrial environment
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• A multi-tasker who can tackle multiple projects at the same time
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment with 24-hour operations

Work Environment:

• Role operates in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions.

What We Have to Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Highly competitive benefits programs
• 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

Heidelberg Materials is a Drug Free Workplace

No search firms please.

External candidates must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.

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Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled